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7 Jul 2025

HKMU and SoCO study highlights the impact of subdivided units on children's mental health and academic performance
40% of children in subdivided units report a lack of space for study and play, leading to higher levels of depression and anxiety

Hong Kong's housing shortage and sky-high property prices have forced many grassroots families to live in cramped, poorly equipped subdivided units. To examine the impact of these living conditions on children's development, the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) partnered with the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to conduct a longitudinal study. The findings from the first phase reveal that the narrow, overcrowded and noisy environment of subdivided units significantly affects children's mental well-being, academic performance and daily life. The survey found that nearly 40% of children living in subdivided units feel they lack adequate space for studying, and over 40% feel they lack space for play. These children also display significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress....

3 Jul 2025

HKMU participates in Learning & Teaching Expo 2025, showcasing its achievements in promoting AI and educational technology

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) participated in the annual large-scale “Learning & Teaching Expo 2025” from 2 to 4 July. By presenting innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teaching tools developed by the University and delivering talks and seminars led by its management and teaching staff, HKMU showcased its achievements in advancing AI technology, integrating educational technology into teaching and promoting whole-person education....

1 Jul 2025

HKMU holds a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28^th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR

In celebration of the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony on its Jockey Club Campus this morning (1 July). Nearly 100 HKMU members, including Council members, University management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to express their wishes for Hong Kong's continued prosperity and stability....

26 Jun 2025

HKMU thanks donors for generous support, awarding nearly HK$50 million in scholarships and bursaries to benefit over 2,600 students – a record high

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held the “Honouring Support & Achievement – Donor-Recipient Gathering 2024/25” today (26 June) to express its heartfelt gratitude to donors, bringing together nearly 200 donors, corporate representatives, beneficiary students and University management. Thanks to generous support from all sectors of the community, HKMU received almost HK$50 million in scholarships and bursaries this academic year, benefiting over 2,600 students. This was a record high for both the amount and the number of beneficiaries....

23 Jun 2025

HKMU co-develops high-performance, Chinese-specific AI-powered predictive models for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to analyse extensive medical records and lifestyle factors is shaping the future of smart healthcare. Leveraging healthcare data from Hong Kong and various regions of mainland China, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has collaborated with researchers from multiple institutions to develop AI-enhanced predictive models. These models aim to assess the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) in the general population, as well as in patients with specific diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cancers. This will enable healthcare professionals to identify high-risk patients and provide timely, personalised medical interventions....

19 Jun 2025

HKMU – Hong Kong's first self-financing university and university of applied sciences debuts in the QS World University Rankings

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been ranked in the 781–790 range in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by the international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). This marks HKMU's debut in the world university rankings, establishing it as Hong Kong's first self-financing university and first university of applied sciences (UAS) to achieve this recognition....

17 Jun 2025

HKMU student recognised at Hong Kong News Awards 2024

Fung Chun-hei, a student in the Chinese Language and Literature distance-learning programme, achieved both first and second runner-up positions in the Best News Writing (Chinese) category in the Hong Kong News Awards 2024, organised by the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong....

12 Jun 2025

First International Physiotherapy Students' Research Forum fosters academic exchange and cross-border collaboration

The Department of Physiotherapy, in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), hosted the inaugural International Physiotherapy Students' Research Forum on 23 May. The online forum showcased research by physiotherapy students from five universities in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, creating a platform for academic exchange and international collaboration....

11 Jun 2025

HKMU women's table tennis players clinch trophies in Hang Seng All Schools Table Tennis Championships

The HKMU Women's Table Tennis Team has achieved another successful year at the Hang Seng All Schools Table Tennis Championships. Team captains Lam Yan-wai and Tsui Yu-yan defeated their opponents 3-1 in the finals to claim the championship in the girls' doubles in the university section. The team's performance resulted in a third place finish overall....

10 Jun 2025

HKMU Homecoming Day 2025 connects and embraces alumni with their alma mater

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) successfully hosted its annual “HKMU Homecoming Day 2025” on 7 June (Saturday). Under the theme “Connect ‧ Embrace”, the event focused on “connecting” alumni, staff and students with the University and “embracing” their return to campus. Approximately 320 alumni, staff and students, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate HKMU's latest developments and achievements through a series of engaging guided tours and workshops....